Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 Tbsp.); 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 medium lemon); 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 Tbsp.)
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 medium lemon)
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

1
Stir together olive oil, parsley, basil, cilantro, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper in a bowl, and transfer to a large ziplock plastic bag. Remove 2 tablespoons of mixture, and reserve. Add chicken to bag; seal bag, and toss to coat. Chill 1 to 2 hours, turning chicken once.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high (400u00b0F to 450u00b0F). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Let chicken stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Place chicken on oiled grates; grill, covered, until a thermometer registers 160u00b0F when inserted in thickest portion of chicken breast, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove chicken from grill, and let rest 10 minutes. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts

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